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My Name is Neal
Journal Entry #45 Years of Harm: "Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!..."
A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese desc…

Neal Yamamoto • May 24, 2025


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The Forgotten Nikkei
Chapter 2: The Story of Mr. Shimizu (Part 2)—The Giant Lizard and the Jaguar
Shimizu Hisashi, a venerable old man, had difficulty hearing with his left ear, so he always sat on…

Sachio Negawa • May 23, 2025




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Dekasegi Story
Episode 49 (Part I): New Life in Japan!
Kaori had three younger brothers and was the only girl. Since her mother was in poor health, she h…

Laura Honda-Hasegawa • May 20, 2025


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Shuko Akune: A Life of Dual Expression
Shuko Akune’s life is one of rich dualities—East and West, tradition and modernity, acting and desi…

Masako Hashigami Shinn • May 19, 2025



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My Name is Neal
Journal Entry #1,000's of Ruminations: "My 2¢ Worth..."
A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese desc…

Neal Yamamoto • May 17, 2025


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